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Add 56/45 and 27/98

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 27/98

56/45 + 27/98 is 6703/4410.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    56/45 = 56 × 98/45 × 98 = 5488/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    27/98 = 27 × 45/98 × 45 = 1215/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5488/4410 + 1215/4410 = 5488 + 1215/4410 = 6703/4410
  5. So, 56/45 + 27/98 = 6703/4410
    In mixed form: 12293/4410

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